Graduate Student Orientation

Welcome to UT Dallas

Congratulations on pursuing your graduate studies at UT Dallas. To help you get off to a good, strong start, New Student Programs and the Office of Graduate Studies will provide you with information
to help answer any questions you have about the University.

Because you have attended one or more colleges or universities before, you may have noticed that each institution has policies, procedures, and services that are unique. Therefore, we encourage you to utilize the online Graduate Student Orientation resources to learn
more about UT Dallas.

Graduate Student Orientation

Summer 2018 Orientations

Graduate Student Orientation resources for students entering in sumer 2018 is available online in eLearning. These resources will cover what to expect as a graduate student at UT Dallas, an overview of the code of student conduct, academic integrity policies, campus services, and ways to get involved on campus as a new graduate student.

To access the online modules, log into the UT Dallas eLearning site using your NetID and password (if you are having problems with your NetID, please visit netid.utdallas.edu). Under My Organizations, select Graduate Student Orientation. If you do not see Graduate Student Orientation, please email [email protected] to gain access.

If you are going to be a Teaching Assistant or Research Assistant in fall 2018, please plan to attend the required TA/RA Orientation hosted by The Office of Graduate Studies. This orientation will be held on Friday, August 17 from 8AM – 4PM. You can learn more about the program here.

Summer 2018 School Based Session

Some departments will host their own Graduate Orientation. Pleae contact your school of study to determine whether or not you will have a required Departmental Graudate Orientation.

Class Registration

To register for classes, please schedule a meeting with your academic advisor as soon as possible. You can find your degree's advisor contact information at utdallas.edu/admission/graduate/degrees.

International Graduate Students

International Student Orientation is mandatory for F and J visa holding international students enrolling at UT Dallas for the first time or students changing their status to F-1. Internationl
Student Orientation for students entering in summer 2018 will be held on Wednesday, May 16 and Monday, May 21, 2018. You can find out more about Interational Graduate Orientation here.

Please Note: F and J status students will NOT be able to register for classes prior to attending an International Student Orientation.